I'm looking to buy and hold, but with all the difficulties I'm having in getting started, wholesaling may be a better option right now.

I think the upside in my OP plan is too small in relation to the difficulty of timing everything right or if I don't find a deal I like and have the cash already extracted.

He told me that was the biggest difficulty of his career, and yes he could have made a living even at his weight but not even close to what he made as a leaner person.

If they didn't adjust to the market and had a hard time keeping units occupied would have difficulty making mortgage payments or taxes and insurance.   

And I know that my 1st deal would be very difficult. I

I want to get into the Indianapolis market but am having difficulty targeting B to C+ neighborhoods with properties at $40k-$60k per door (rents at $800 or more a month).

If you are located in the Cleveland area, how active is it, and how difficult is it to wholesale properties (meaning how hard is it to find CASH buyers)?

I also gathered, by talking to other people since then, that the version of the exam you get may vary in difficulty, so if you don't pass this time then don't let it discourage you too much.

Want to start investing but having difficulty getting start up capital out of current home with banks. 

Obviously take this with a grain of salt.What I've learned about recessions from those who have survived:- people lose their jobs and struggle to make rent/mortgage payments- people lose their homes due to inability to pay- lending constricts- buyers have a difficulty qualifying for loans or finding lending due to the constrictionSo what should we do....Sit on the sidelines and don't invest :)or....What I'm going to look for is the ability to buy properties that need rehab and the previous owner will sell to me on terms (seller carry, lease purchase, or lease option).